[bloopernova]

I've not read Misspent Youth. It's not really a part of the following 2 books, I don't know why Wikipedia includes them as a trilogy.

Misspent Youth apparently is set 300 years before the 2 other books, and establishes the setting. The author does a great job of creating the universe in Pandora's Star so I don't think you need to read Misspent Youth.

I'd be interested to hear if you enjoyed the books. If you want, email me at the address in my profile.

[Joe-Z]

Thank you for responding. If I ever get far enough down in my book pile I will let you know :D